12/31/00 - National Gallery Checks for Nazi Plunder
The National Gallery of Canada has published a list of art works in their permanent collection that have gaps in their provenance for the WWII years.

12/18/00 - Chrétien and Putin Talk Arms Control
Russian President Vladimir Putin talks arms control and trade on his first official visit to Canada.

12/12/00 - Selling to Canada's Federal Government
The Canadian federal government buys over $14-billion worth of goods and services each year. Find out how the contract process works, and get a new client.

12/04/00 - Garneau's Third Space Mission
Marc Garneau is on his third space mission, using an advanced Canadarm to install solar panels on the International Space Station.

11/23/00 - Canadian Prime Ministers: The Quiz
Just how much do you know about the people who have held the office of prime minister in Canada? Take the quiz and find out!

11/21/00 - Doing the Right Thing: Ethics in Government
The Prime Minister is accused of breaking his own government ethics policies. He's been cleared, but are the guidelines strong enough?

11/13/00 - Election Firsts in Canada
Milestones in Canadian elections history - including the first use of the secret ballot, women's voting rights and the homeless being allowed to vote.

11/02/00 - A Week to Remember
Remember and honour Canada's war dead with personal stories and photos from Canadian veterans.

10/24/00 - Canada Election 2000 - The Basics
How Canadian federal elections work, with information on registering to vote, and the rules and regulations covering campaign contributions, advertising and polls.

10/15/00 - Bilingualism Blasted
Canada's Commissioner of Official Languages slams the federal government for its lack of leadership and commitment on bilingualism.

10/05/00 - Easing Employment Insurance Rules
The Canadian government has introduced amendments to The Employment Insurance Act, fixing mistakes made in the 1996 overhaul of the EI system.

09/28/00 - Pierre Trudeau Dies
Pierre Trudeau, former Prime Minister of Canada, has died, leaving a legacy of justice and equality, and fighting for a unified Canada.

09/27/00 - Economic Targets for Canada
Finance Minister Paul Martin has a vision of the new economy, and very specific economic goals that Canada must meet.

09/16/00 - New Health Care Deal for Canada
Canada's First Ministers have reached a deal on health care reform, with the help of $23.4 billion from the federal government.

09/06/00 - Canadian University Tuition Going Up
Tuition fees for Canadian university arts programs have gone up again this year, although not as much as in the recent past.

08/28/00 - Organized Crime Goes Global
The globalization of the world economy and sophisticated technology are creating new trends in organized crime says the Canadian Security Intelligence Service.

08/16/00 - Is a Health Care Action Plan Possible?
The federal and provincial governments agree on key areas that must be addressed in Canadian health care reform, but the debate continues on funding.

08/06/00 - A Push for Medical Marijuana in Canada
An Ontario Court of Appeals decision says the federal government must put a law in place to allow people to use marijuana for medical reasons.

07/31/00 - Air Travel Complaints in Canada
Rapid changes in Canada's airline industry mean an official government Air Travel Complaints Commissioner is now available to mediate consumer problems.

07/21/00 - Canada's Crime Rate Lowest in 20 Years
Canada's crime rate has dropped for the eighth consecutive year, according to Statistics Canada.

07/15/00 - Killer Tornado Hits Alberta
Eleven people were killed and more than 130 injured when a tornado struck Green Acres campground on Pine Lake, Alberta.

07/09/00 - DNA Data Bank in Canada
Canada's RCMP national DNA Data Bank will store DNA profiles in two indexes - one for convicted offenders, and one for unsolved crime scenes.

06/30/00 - Atlantic Canada Gets High Tech Boost
Atlantic Canada will receive $700-million in federal government funding to help it compete in a knowledge based economy.

06/18/00 - Canadian Government User Fees
The federal government cost recovery policy is a form of double taxation, and is inconsistent and poorly administered, according to the House of Commons Finance Committee.

06/05/00 - OAS Summit under Protest
Demonstrators against trade globalization try to disrupt the Organization of American States General Assembly in Windsor.

05/29/00 - Ontario Changes Water Testing Rules
After E.coli contaminates Walkerton, Ontario drinking water, the Ontario government is changing its regulations for water testing.

05/27/00 - Deadly E.coli in Ontario
E.coli bacteria contaminate the water supply in Walkerton, Ontario, killing at least seven people and leaving hundreds sick.

05/15/00 - Airline Merger Causes Turbulence
Air Canada has problems with customer service as it integrates the operations of Canadian Airlines.

04/30/00 - Canada Review Ties with Vietnam
The execution of a Canadian Vietnamese seamstress has outraged the Canadian government.

04/17/00 - Canada Immigration and Refugee Bill
Long-promised reforms to Canada's immigration process.

04/03/00 - The Canada-U.S. Border
Defining and maintaining the border between Canada and the United States.

03/20/00 - Safety of Kids in Cars
Regulations for child safety seats in cars in Canada, including installation, tips and safety alerts.

03/13/00 - Government will Manage Canada Student Loans
The Canadian federal government is taking back administration of the Canada Student Loans program from Canada's major banks.

02/28/00 - Gun Control Challenge
Canada's gun control law faces a Supreme Court challenge from Alberta.

02/13/00 - Same-Sex Legislation
The federal government has introduced legislation to give same-sex couples the same benefits and obligations as common-law couples.

01/27/00 - How to Nominate an Order of Canada Recipient
How to nominate a deserving Canadian for the Order of Canada, the country's highest honour for lifetime achievement.

01/22/00 - NHL Hockey Deal is Dead!
A federal offer to assist Canadian NHL franchises has been withdrawn, after just three days.

01/15/00 - Canadian Military Health Care Overhaul
Defence initiatives to overhaul a Canadian military health care system in trouble.

01/10/00 - How to Apply for a Canadian Passport
Instructions on how to apply for a Canadian passport.

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